How many days until New Year's Day in Rwanda?
New Year's Day is a nationwide public holiday in Rwanda. In 2027 it falls on a Friday.
New Year's Day dates in Rwanda
| Date | Applies |
|---|---|
| Thursday, 1 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 2 January 2026 | Nationwide |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | Nationwide |
| Saturday, 2 January 2027 | Nationwide |
Other countries with New Year's Day
A nationwide public holiday with this name also appears in the calendars of: Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Colombia and 152 more.
Frequently asked questions
When is New Year's Day in Rwanda?
New Year's Day falls on Thursday, 1 January 2026 and Friday, 2 January 2026 and Friday, 1 January 2027 and Saturday, 2 January 2027.
Is New Year's Day a nationwide public holiday in Rwanda?
Yes, New Year's Day is a public holiday across the whole country.
Does New Year's Day fall on a weekend?
In 2027 it falls on a Saturday. Whether a day in lieu is given depends on local rules.
Which public holiday in Rwanda comes after New Year's Day?
The next one is New Year's Day on Saturday, 2 January 2027.
How many days until New Year's Day?
The live countdown at the top of this page shows the days and weeks left. It is calculated from your device's date.
More Rwanda holidays
- National Heroes' Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Tutsi Genocide Memorial Day
- Labour Day
- Independence Day
- Liberation Day
- Umuganura Day
- Assumption Day
- Christmas Day
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